Endocrine disease - pituitary gland
What is SIADH?
Syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion (SIADH) is a syndrome characterized by the excessive output of antidiuretic hormone (ADH). The most common features of SIADH include hyponatremia (low blood…
Category: Endocrine disease – pituitary gland
Endocrine disease - pituitary gland
Diabetes insipidus
Patients with diabetes insipidus present with hypotonic polyuria and polydipsia. There are two forms of diabetes insipidus – central and nephrogenic. Causes of Central Diabetes Insipidus Central (neurogenic)…
Endocrine disease - pituitary gland
Prolactinoma MRI
Prolactinomas represent the monoclonal proliferation of lactotroph cells resulting in the formation of an adenoma. Although inheritable courses of pituitary adenomas exist, such as multiple endocrine neoplasia type…
Endocrine disease - pituitary gland
Prolactinoma
Prolactinomas are the most common type of pituitary tumor, accounting for approximately 40% of all cases. They are generally benign and occur more frequently in women than in…
Endocrine disease - pituitary gland
What is Cushings Syndrome?
Cushing’s syndrome is a disorder of chronic glucocorticoid excess and is characterized by features of protein catabolism and varying signs and symptoms. The most common cause of Cushing’s…
Endocrine disease - pituitary gland
Acromegaly
Acromegaly is a chronic disorder that results when the pituitary gland produces excess growth hormone (GH). This excess GH leads to abnormal growth of the hands and feet,…